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It’s hard to believe but I am already thinking ahead to my fall garden and getting another round of peas in before gardening season is over. In the interest of keeping companion planting simple, I have made a list of companion plants that go well with peas. For me, it’s just simpler than pouring over Read More >>
In the interest of keeping companion planting simple, I have tried to make lists of plants that go well with each other. That way, as I am planting my garden, I can quickly glance at the list and pick and choose what I what to plant next to each other. For me, it’s just simpler Read More >>
One Hundred Dollar a Month reader, Vicky, recently asked me a question about the seedlings she started indoors. Her problem is so common, I thought I’d answer her question in a post, in case anyone else is experiencing the same thing this time of year. She writes, Hello Mavis, I started seeds for the first Read More >>
This recipe comes from my friend Mama JJ’s cousin, Zoe. Well, actually it’s Zoe’s Moms recipe, but I thought it would be weird to say this recipe is from Zoe’s Mom, who I don’t know, but I kind of know her daughter Zoe, but only virtually {does that count?}. See what I mean. Introductions can Read More >>
This morning I headed outside at the crack of dawn. It’s supposed to be 80 degrees here today, and YES I know, I am a total lightweight, but come on, up here in the Seattle area that’s like scorching hot. Anyway, when I was in the greenhouse watering yesterday, I noticed the cucumbers I had Read More >>
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